10 week old puppy

Wantahouse_2

Hi All

We brought our new 10 week old Miniature Schnauzer home yesterday (can't seem to see how I attach a photo?)

He's doing well - really good with the toilet training already - will whimper when he wants to go outside. I was up every hour last night to bring him out because I think the stress of the move has upset his stomach, but hopefully he'll be ok over the next few days and the gap between trips outside will lengthen.

I'm just wondering if anyone has any other tips on how to help him settle. He hasn't been left alone yet at all, not even in a room by himself as he seems to get upset. Any tricks on how to help him get used to being in a room alone without getting stressed?

Also he's a bit of a biter and chewer - all the time. Any tips on how to get him to stop. I actually don't mind him chewing things - I know his teeth might be sensitive so he needs to chew - its chewing people I need to stop!

Vets booked in tomorrow evening for jabs and a check up, and I'm getting him insured with LV as it seems the best deal around. I'm already in love

lemonade_lifestyle

My puppy has chewy needle teeth! :eek:

He loves raw carrot which has been in fridge. Helps sooth sore gums.

We cage Oscar, luckily breeder did this too so he was used to it. I leave the radio on for him. He settles well in cage but hates being left in kitchen behind stairgate. Funny little thing

Philippa36

Our dachshund puppy is just over 4 months and still occasionally nips me - I mentioned it to the vet who said that he will stop soon as he loses his first teeth and gets his adult teeth. We have masses of toys, soft fabric ones and hard rubber which all look well loved!

I recommend a Kong to keep him occupied if you have to leave him for any length of time - check EBay, I've bought 2 from there for about £5 each inc p&p. I put some kibble in there and a smear of food (1/2 a teaspoon of cream cheese or pate - someone recommended peanut butter but it really didn't agree with him!). He knows the routine now and is happy left with this.

As for settling him in, if you've only had him a day or two it'll take time. He's been taken from his mother and is adapting to a lot of changes - be patient!

MatyMoo

Come and join us over here: http://www.schnauzer-forum.co.uk/

Lots of advice for Schnauzer owners

UKTigerlily

Make sure he has things of his own he is ok to chew on & maybe give him that as a swap, with people you're supposed to yelp & turn away like his Mum would. Who are LV? Make sure it is a covered for life policy not for 12 months as when a year has passed they will no longer cover things, Pet Plan are the best around but very expensive (though totally worth it if affordable to you) if not Axa & John Lewis & maybe M&S are good.

For settling them I hear a hot water bottle/pet snugglesafe etc covered up of course & a cuddly toy & even a ticking clock are supposed to help.

There's a member here called Krylr who hopefully will see this as she has tons of excellent advice & knows what she's on about.

Pics pls!

Sukey

He may need a dose of a good wormer. This may sound an odd thing to say, but I have an eight month old puppy as well as two oldies (10 & 7). He was a nightmare when he was much younger and constantly chewing & biting. Once he'd had his regular worm dose (once a month up until 6mths, then 3-mthly) he calmed down a bit (not entirely!). I put this down to him being constantly hungry because of the worms. If you're going to the vets then they can give you a good wormer to use. Don't bother with the ones you can buy in the supermarket/pet store.

With regard to the separation anxiety, do you have a crate or puppy pen? If so put him in the pen/crate with a nice treat that will keep him occupied/distracted for a couple of mins, leave the room (don't speak to him), just leave him for a minute or two and then go back and praise him. Don't leave him until he starts to cry otherwise he'll think that you'll come back when he cries. Keep doing this regularly and increase the amount of time he's left each time. He'll soon start to perceive the pen/crate as his safe place and won't be upset when you leave him in there.
I learnt the hard way with my first puppy about not using a puppy pen and I would come home to holes in carpets, puddles everywhere etc. I bought the pen for the second puppy and it's been invaluable for subsequent pups ever since. My current puppy sees it as his safe place and will often put himself to bed in the evening. He gets very upset if any of the others try to join him!

Wishing you lots of fun and happy times with your puppy. Mini schnauzers are gorgeous. Can't wait to see the pics!

Albertfalcor

It's important not to allow puppy to follow you everywhere all of the time, he needs to learn to be confident on his own. I would suggest a baby gate, leave him with a kong stuffed with peanut butter or soft cheese and walk out of the room. Wait a couple of minutes and then go back. As he gets older if he were to bark for your attention you could apply the 10 second rule so after no barking for 10 seconds return to him but as a puppy that's a bit much I highly recommend dogs today on facebook, nando brown and in the dog house, nando also does a weekly show on italkfm. Also watch any episode of Victoria Stilwell it's me or the dog you can, and any books. Force free training

The first day our puppy came home we shut the gate in the kitchen and went to bed, he cried for 10 minutes maybe and then stopped, we had played loads so he was exhausted and went to his bed to curl up and sleep.

Oh the teeth thing, if he 'mouths' you scream 'ow' and either take your hand away or get up and walk away. Personally I just took my hand away and immediately gave him a toy to put in his mouth and praised him saying good boy. He very quickly learnt a toy in mouth was good boy but anything else was not ok.